Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA from $800 (103 Rentals)

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530 N Wilson Ave
$1,795Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

530 N Wilson Ave

Pasadena, CA 91106
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530 N Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

530 N Wilson Ave

530 N Wilson AvePasadena, CA 91106

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The Somerset
Studio Apartments

The Somerset

538 S Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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343 Madison Ave
Studio Apartments

343 Madison Ave

343 Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Molino Del Mar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Molino Del Mar

306 El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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73 S Michigan Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

73 S Michigan Ave

73 S Michigan AvePasadena, CA 91106
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550 Catalina Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

550 Catalina Ave

550 Catalina AvePasadena, CA 91106
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Prescott 5
Studio Apartments

Prescott 5

629 Prescott StPasadena, CA 91104
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132 N Allen Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

132 N Allen Ave

132 N Allen AvePasadena, CA 91106
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The Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas

231 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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275 Marengo Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Marengo Ave

275 Marengo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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44 N Oak Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

44 N Oak Ave

44 N Oak AvePasadena, CA 91107
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250 N Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

250 N Oakland Ave

250 N Oakland AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Orange Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Grove

120 N Orange Grove BlvdPasadena, CA 91103
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350 Waldo Ave
Studio Apartments

350 Waldo Ave

350 Waldo AvePasadena, CA 91101
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63 San Marino Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

63 San Marino Ave

63 San Marino AvePasadena, CA 91107
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lak109
1 Bedroom Apartments

lak109

1091 N Lake AvePasadena, CA 91104
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El Molino Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

El Molino Terrace

244 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Royal del Mar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Royal del Mar

325 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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241 S Hudson Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

241 S Hudson Ave

241 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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815 E Villa St
1 Bedroom Apartments

815 E Villa St

815 E Villa StPasadena, CA 91101
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161 S Madison Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

161 S Madison Ave

161 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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Ely House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ely House

465 S El Molino AvePasadena, CA 91101

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pasadena, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pasadena, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pasadena Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Raymond Hill$2,854$2,289282
Southeast Pasadena$3,363$1,325370
Northeast Pasadena$3,398$1,373326
East Pasadena$4,510$1,3251082

Cheapest Available Pasadena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pasadena, CA is a Studio unit found at Pasadena Studios in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,373. Aqua Courtyard Suites in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pasadena apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Jade Court0x1Studio,1BA$1,625
190 S Marengo Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,695
The Tropicana0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,721
Pasadena Park PlaceThe RitzStudio,1BA$1,729
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
dua8531BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Sierra Madre Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pasadena, CA

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pasadena area is the $2.53 price per square foot 6044 La Prada St Model at 6044 La Prada St, Unit D in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Pasadena apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Model at Arcadia Pines starting at $3,150 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pasadena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6044 La Prada St, Unit D6044 La Prada St3BR,3BA$2.53
Arcadia Pines2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.97
1148 W Huntington Dr, Unit Apt #121148 W Huntington Dr2BR,2BA$1.67
Bay State Terrace2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.45
Evergreen PineEvergreen Pine2BR,1BA$2.36
1009 Arcadia Ave, Unit 211009 Arcadia Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
855 N Marengo AveUnit 32BR,1BA$2.19
The Kenwood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
mon9301+11BR,1BA$2.64
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.64

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Pasadena Overview

Living in Pasadena, California can provide you with many great opportunities to be close to work , entertainment spots, food and fun. Known for its ties to the world of theater and to the movies, Pasadena is in a valley surrounded by beautiful scenery, majestic mountains, shopping, and much more!

Why live in Pasadena, CA?

Apartments in Pasadena will afford you the opportunity of living close to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory where work is done on creating spacecraft to launch into orbit. Pasadena is also home to the Rose Bowl and is also famous for its Rose Bowl flea market and the Rose Parade. It is the birthplace to the late, great Jackie Robinson, and it is situated close to the lush Angeles National Forest. It is located to the north and west of Los Angeles, and so much of the glamor of Hollywood bleeds over into its streets and history. In addition, Pasadena is only a half an hour's drive from the beach.

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Getting Around Pasadena, CA

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

55 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pasadena Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pasadena?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pasadena is at Pasadena Studios listed at $1,373.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pasadena Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pasadena Apartment is $1,750 at Rosewood Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pasadena Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pasadena is starting from $2,095 at 855 N Marengo Ave.

What is the most affordable Pasadena Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pasadena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $2,824.

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